Dell’Orto carburetors

Slide needle specifications for Dellorto PHVB motorcycle carburetors (M slides): Series 15377 X 08 M

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This information was gleaned from Eurocarb. When I originally created this page on , I meticulously recreated the table of values from a very difficult to read original image. Mistakes were definitely present as the original image was of poor quality. Here is a link to the original image in case you would like to scrutinize any particulars.

On I noted that Eurocarb had greatly improved the quality of these specifications. I've updated the specification with accurate information as provided by Eurocarb.

PHVB carburetor slide needle.
PHVB carburetor slide needle.

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Table: Slide needle series 15377 X 08 M

Type Value X Characteristic expressed in millimeters
ØA ØB C D ØF G
M1 01 2 1.1 19.5 19.9
M2 02 2.02 1.1 26 13.4 1.97 20
M3 03 2.02 1.1 20.5 18.9
M4 04 2.02 1.1 21.5 17.9
M5 05 2 0.6 19.5 19.9
M6 06 2.02 1.1 22.5 16.9
M7 07 2.02 0.6 23 16.4 1.97 21
M8 08 2 24 15.4 20